Monthly Archive:: February 2011
Open new instance of Notepad++
I have been using Notepad++ for years and still prefer it to most other source code editors, especially when it comes to web development. Its a great program that both Brian and I use everyday and recommend to anyone out there needing a good, solid code editor. However, one
VPS Hosting – CleverKite Seals the Deal
A couple weeks ago I was desperately looking for a new VPS host. This site, theitbros.com was running on a (dv) VPS plan from MediaTemple; and it was just not performing as I had hoped. Ping times were high, response time from the site was long, and I was
Hosts File – Preview WordPress Migration
I have been moving a lot of WordPress blogs around recently, you can read my “How to Migrate a WordPress 3 Blog” article for instructions. When moving things around the best practice is to keep the old server/site up and running until the new one has been fully migrated
Rift – Improve Framerate
If you have been playing Rift in the beta tests these past few months, you probably know by now that the graphics are just awesome. The new MMORPG scheduled to launch on March 1, 2011 has great detail and vivid colors that make up the beautiful world of Telara.
Root Android Phone – The Easy Way!
For those of you that have been rooting your phones since the beginning, you probably know that it wasn’t always a seamless and easy process. Luckily, thanks to amazing programmers and developers, there is a very easy and quick way to root and unroot your android phone. The following
OCS on your Android phone
There are currently two apps in the marketplace that serve as an app for Microsoft Office Communicator. I will be doing a short review on each of them. In my review, I am using an original Motorola DROID, so depending on your phone the apps might behave a little
Free Amazon Prime for Students
For those of you who haven’t heard, Amazon Prime is available to students for a year, completely free! Just sign up by providing your school and major. Benefits include: - Unlimited FREE Two-Day Shipping on textbooks and millions of other items - No minimum order size - Upgrades to
Cleanup after installing Windows 7 SP1
After installing Windows 7 Service Pack 1 you definitely want to run this command to cleanup left behind backup files. This will clear up about 3GB on your hard drive. Incoming search terms:windows 7 sp1 cleanupwindows 7 clean up before sysprepcleanup windows 7 sp1clean up sp1 windows 7clean up
WAIK RTM Download Missing…
With the release of “The Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK) for Windows 7 SP1″ also comes a problem. Microsoft has removed the RTM download link for the KB3AIK_EN.iso and updated it with the supplement for the new SP1. How are people suppose to sysprep without the original installer of
Win7 SP1 “Installation Was Not Successful”
Went to install Windows 7 SP1 today and ran into a small hitch. Started the installer and got the following error. “Installation Was Not Successful.” 1st Suggestion I would first try exactly what it says to do in the error message. Go download the Microsoft System Update Readiness Tool